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1997 Soul Train Music Awards

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Soul Train Music Awards
DateMarch 7, 1997 (1997-03-07)
LocationShrine Auditorium (Los Angeles, California)
CountryUnited States
Hosted byGladys Knight, Brandy
and LL Cool J
First awarded1987
Most awardsMaxwell (3)
Websitesoultrain.com
Television/radio coverage
NetworkWGN America
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The 1997 Soul Train Music Awards was held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California on March 7, 1997. The show was hosted by Brandy, LL Cool J and Gladys Knight.[1][2] It would be the final public appearance for the Notorious B.I.G., as he would be murdered two days after the ceremony.

Special awards

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Quincy Jones Award for Outstanding Career Achievements

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Sammy Davis Jr. Award for Entertainer of the Year

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Winners and nominees

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Winners are in bold text.

R&B/Soul or Rap Album of the Year

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Best R&B/Soul Album – Male

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Best R&B/Soul Album – Female

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Best R&B/Soul Album – Group, Band, or Duo

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Best R&B/Soul Single – Male

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Best R&B/Soul Single – Female

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Best R&B/Soul Single – Group, Band, or Duo

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The Michael Jackson Award for Best R&B/Soul or Rap Music Video

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Best R&B/Soul or Rap New Artist

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Best Jazz Album

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Best Gospel Album

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Performances

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Presenters

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References

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  1. ^ Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. 1959-11-16. p. 7. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved 2015-03-08.
  2. ^ "11th Annual (1997) Soul Train Music Awards". web.archive.org. Archived from the original on October 16, 2002. Retrieved 2015-03-08.